Contract

Product Owner (Technical)

Posted on 13 June 25 by Jonathan Turner

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $70 - $75
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Job Description

We are seeking a Product Owner with a passion for delivering impactful, user-centered digital products. This is a key role within our agile delivery team, responsible for shaping and executing product strategy through close collaboration with cross-functional partners including business leads, CX/UX, and development teams.

As a Product Owner, you’ll own the end-to-end product lifecycle — from discovery and roadmap planning to backlog prioritization and sprint execution. If you're an analytical thinker who thrives in agile environments and can translate business goals into clear, actionable user stories, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Discovery & Strategy

  • Conduct current state analysis, user research, and define problem statements.

  • Align product initiatives with strategic organizational priorities.

  • Collaborate with CX/UX teams to transform insights into actionable requirements.

  • Partner with the Senior Manager of Product to help shape product strategy and support business cases.

Planning & Prioritization

  • Maintain a clear, prioritized product roadmap and backlog.

  • Write user stories and acceptance criteria based on business needs and user research.

  • Understand DevOps team capacity to influence sprint commitments and delivery timelines.

Delivery & Execution

  • Lead backlog grooming and ensure sprint readiness.

  • Act as a key liaison with the Scrum Master and development team to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

  • Participate actively in all Scrum ceremonies and drive the realization of sprint goals.

  • Work with stakeholders to validate features and measure product outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and updates.

  • Ensure alignment with product vision and organizational goals across all levels.

  • Champion continuous improvement in team collaboration, processes, and tools.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst, including at least 2 years in an Agile environment

  • Hands-on experience in backlog management, writing user stories, and sprint planning

  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and agile team dynamics

  • Proven ability to conduct and leverage user research in product development

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (advanced degree an asset)

Preferred Certifications:

  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

  • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)

  • SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner (PMPO)

  • Agile Certified Professional (ACP) or equivalent

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$70 - $75

Sector

Agencies, Boards, Commissions, & Crown Corps

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

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Benefits

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Our Reference

JOB-22609

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